Plot twists
September 8, 2026 - Every spy needs a good cover story. Follow the trail through three Six Senses settings.
The island with the golden view
Khao Tapu never asked to be famous. The limestone spire spent millennia standing perfectly still in Phang Nga Bay until Roger Moore arrived in 1974, faced down Scaramanga in The Man with the Golden Gun, and left the island with a new name.
Set out from Six Senses Yao Noi by speedboat or traditional longtail boat, safe in the knowledge Scaramanga has been dealt with and the dress code is more sarong than tuxedo. As you pass Khao Phing Kan and the spire better known as James Bond Island, your guide fills in the movie plot.
You’ll pass Koh Panyi, a fishing village built entirely on stilts, including the soccer pitch, which was assembled by kids who wanted somewhere to play. Continue to Panak Island to thread through hidden lagoons and grottos and admire cave paintings left on the rocks. Let the boat drift for a few extra minutes while you take a refreshing dip or snorkel. No diving experience is required.
Back at the resort, Mai Thai Beach offers a second act under the stars with the James Bond Dinner, culinary theater at its finest.
Bond made the introduction. Thailand took it from there. Today, Travel + Leisure readers named Six Senses Yao Noi No. 1 in Thailand and No. 21 in the World’s Best 100 Hotels. Consider that your inside tip, with additional savings through our Four Nights Plus offer.
Molten mission
London has provided backdrops for more spy chases than most cities can count. At Six Senses London, however, the mission involves less running.
Licence to Kiln starts with a private transfer to the London Glassblowing Studio, where expert glassblowers introduce you to the craft during a three-hour masterclass. You’ll gradually learn how to shape molten glass into a finished piece of your own. Sessions are limited to three guests and take place on Fridays, with one week’s notice required.
Back at the hotel, the drama continues as you gather around our chef’s table. This is Trust the Chef: no menus and no spoilers, just great food landing on the table when it’s ready. Designed for sharing, tasting, and enjoying the ride. Martinis are made to order, shaken, naturally. Enjoy additional savings on stays with our Urban Escape offer.
For your island only
In the spring of 1958, Ian Fleming left a rain-soaked London for the Seychelles, chasing sunshine and pirate legends for his next book, For Your Eyes Only.
At Six Senses Zil Pasyon, the three-bedroom Seascape Residence takes the spy-novel fantasy rather literally. Concealed among granite boulders and tropical greenery, it is almost invisible from the ocean. Stealth architecture, but with soft bedding.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom has its own plunge pool with a transparent glass base. Daylight filters through the water into the living space below, creating the unusual experience of having a swimming pool for a ceiling. Beyond the double-height windows, palms and Takamaka trees frame views toward Praslin, La Digue, and Coco Islands.
Only 30 pool villas and three residences sit on Félicité, while two-thirds of the island remains designated as the Ramos National Park. No wonder the island’s name means bliss.
Ian Fleming came looking for inspiration. With extra rewards when you Stay Longer, Six Senses Zil Pasyon still makes a convincing case for going off the radar.